Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 to 3 teaspoons salt, optional
• 5 to 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 5 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 medium rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup sliced celery (1/2-inch pieces)
• 1/2 medium head cabbage, finely sliced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional